4. when . . . Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah . . . portions —The offerer received back the greater part of the peace offerings, which he and his family or friends were accustomed to eat at a social feast before the Lord. (See on :- ; :- ). It was out of these consecrated viands Elkanah gave portions to all the members of his family; but "unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion"; that is, a larger choice, according to the Eastern fashion of showing regard to beloved or distinguished guests. (See on 1 Samuel 9:24 ; also see on 1 Samuel 9:24- : ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-6" class="com-number"
Pericope (part_of)
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pericope/per-1sa-1-001
절 (explains)
Source
source-manifest/jfb— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (PD)- evidence_grade: T_theological